🥩 Ground Beef (Quick & Versatile)
Ground beef is a staple ingredient — perfect for tacos, pasta, casseroles, or skillet meals. Cooking it properly keeps it flavorful and juicy.
🛒 Ingredients (For 1 lb / 450 g of ground beef)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning, or soy sauce depending on the recipe
🔥 Stovetop Method
1️⃣ Preheat pan
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Cook aromatics (optional)
- Sauté onion 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic for 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Brown the beef
- Add ground beef.
- Break apart with a spatula.
- Cook 6–8 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains.
4️⃣ Drain fat
- Remove excess grease if necessary.
5️⃣ Season
- Add salt, pepper, and optional spices.
🌿 Tips
- Use 80/20 beef for flavor; leaner beef can be dry.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.
- Perfect for tacos, spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, casseroles, or stir-fries.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra umami.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Taco-seasoned ground beef
- Italian-style ground beef for pasta or lasagna
- Quick ground beef skillet with vegetables
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